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Organizer's Greetings
Opening Video Message
Opening Remarks
FSA Panel： Young people, be ambitious! - A new perspective on global entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs with experience starting businesses overseas will send useful messages to young people considering starting businesses in Japan, based on the perspectives they have gained through the way of doing business globally.
Challenges in Silicon Valley: Unraveling MUFG's Open Innovation Practices powered by MUFG
We will introduce MUFG's open innovation activities in Silicon Valley, the forefront of the world where innovation is born. We will share key success factors for advancing these initiatives with real-world examples, not only the research and validation of the latest technologies and trends, but also networking within the ecosystem, creating synergies with our corporate venture capital arm, MUFG Innovation Partners, and collaborating with our relations departments in Japan and U.S.
Fintech Association Ceremony
Panel：New challenges in finance, insurance, and public-private partnerships to achieve "true monetization"
Finance and insurance provide services to individual customers, but also act as a lubricant to ensure that the activities and systems of society as a whole run safely and smoothly. Not only short-term monetization, but also long-term, sustainable, true monetization that maximizes customer value and contributes to society is exactly what the vision and mission of finance and insurance is aiming for. We will discuss how next-generation fintech such as generative AI should be utilized to achieve this, and what kind of public-private partnership should support it.
Fireside chat：“Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation's approach to transaction business – Fireside chat with Oracle”
Bringing differentiated experiences in Retail Banking
Banking as a Service model to differentiate banking services, uplift revenue and delivering services at point of need for customers. Deepen engagement with Corporates with differentiated transaction banking capabilities
Demo Stage：PKSHA：The future of AI-powered recruiting begins: PKSHA’s AI
Amid a persistent labor shortage, recruitment is increasingly difficult, particularly in the financial sector, where hiring top talent is critical. PKSHA Technology addresses this challenge with an integrated AI-driven solution that streamlines and optimizes the hiring process. By utilizing multiple AI SaaS tools for resume screening, interview analysis, and more, we boost recruiters’ productivity and expertise while enhancing the candidate experience. This comprehensive approach heightens both efficiency and accuracy, ultimately empowering organizations to secure high-caliber professionals. As competition intensifies across industries, such innovative methods help meet evolving demands, ensuring successful talent acquisition in today’s dynamic business environment, fostering sustainable success.
Demo Stage：NIUM：The Nium Edge, Simplified or Accelerate with Nium: A Quick Dive
Discover how Nium transforms global payments. This demo showcases our powerful platform enabling seamless cross-border transactions, multi-currency payouts, and real-time financial solutions for businesses worldwide. See how we simplify global commerce, empower growth, and deliver speed, security, and scalability for modern financial operations.
Demo Stage：JPYC：Why Startups Take on the Challenge – JPYC Pioneering a Stablecoin Financial Revolution
Globally, stablecoins have thrived within decentralized finance (DeFi), leveraging on-chain transparency, instant transactions, and borderless accessibility. However, in Japan, regulatory constraints on banks and trusts have led to a uniquely isolated stablecoin market. JPYC sees this as an opportunity where startups can make a difference. By working within Japan’s regulatory framework, JPYC aims to develop a Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin that meets global DeFi standards. This session explores JPYC’s journey and vision for the future of stablecoins in Japan.
Keynote speech：
Cybersecurity Measures at Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
~ Case Study on Building a "Third-Party Risk Management System" with Operational Resilience ~ powered by ServiceNow
In this workshop, we will introduce ServiceNow’s AI Platform, which boasts extensive global experience in financial regulatory compliance and supports financial institutions in addressing the Guidelines on Cybersecurity in the Financial Sector published by the Financial Services Agency in October 2024.
Additionally, we will welcome Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, which is actively advancing the enhancement of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), to share concrete initiatives and best practices. If you are seeking solutions for guideline compliance and comprehensive risk governance management, we encourage you to join us.
Fireside chat：
Verifiable Credentials from Bank Data: Insights from Japan and Taiwan～ powered by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
In the near future, as the acceptance of foreign workers increases, various banking operations—such as account opening and international money transfers—are expected to face greater operational burdens and compliance risks. This workshop will use the model case of "utilizing digital certificates issued by Taiwanese banks in Japanese banks" to discuss not only how to reduce these burdens and risks but also the potential for establishing new business models for banks.
Solo speech： Aflac’s Goal, “True Monetization”
Aflac is striving every day to provide new value to stakeholders through DX promotion. This lecture will highlight Aflac's initiatives for achieving “true monetization” through actively utilizing digital technologies, including generative AI, to provide moving customer experiences while striking a balance between “pursuit of economic value” and “resolution of societal issues.”
Panel：The Future of Digital Finance Pioneered by Mitsui & Co. in Collaboration with Partners
～ The Development of New Digital Financial Businesses Utilizing AI and Quantum Technology ～
Mitsui & Co. has been at the forefront of creating advanced financial businesses, including cryptoassets linked to gold prices and digital securities backed by real estate. In this conference, we will introduce our new digital finance projects in collaboration with leading AI and quantum technology companies. We are honored to welcome the CEOs of our business partners, Preferred Networks, Inc. and Quantinuum K.K., to discuss the journey toward commercialization and future prospects, exploring insights into generating new financial businesses.
Real-World AI for Finance: The Cutting Edge of Specialized Agents and AI Security powered by ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation
As generative AI continues to evolve, financial institutions are exploring diverse approaches to AI utilization. This panel will feature leading AI startups from the U.S., discussing specialized AI agents, AI security and governance, and on-premise LLM deployment. We will examine how to balance cost efficiency through cloud-based AI solutions with differentiation strategies in private environments. By addressing the challenges faced by Japanese financial institutions, we aim to identify practical approaches for optimizing AI adoption in the industry.
Panel：The Current State and Future Prospects of AI, Including Generative AI, Discuss with the Three Mega Financial Groups.
The advent of generative AI has accelerated the utilize of AI, including generative AI in businesses. However, as companies utilize its practical application, there are many cases clarified that challenges such as data organization, investment costs, and governance are more daunting than initially anticipated. In this session, the three mega financial groups leading the financial industry will discuss honestly with BayCurrent for its strength in the digital area, about how they are approaching the utilize of AI (including generative AI), their perspectives on the changing of the financial industry, and the future prospects for AI utilization.
Talking with NVIDIA about the Essentials of Successful AI Projects powered by EY Japan①
Solo speech：Strengthening the Competitiveness of Japan's Financial Business AWS's Initiatives to Support, Protect, and Strengthen Japan's Society and Economy
Since launching cloud services in 2006, AWS has been widely adopted by financial institutions across Japan. In this session, we will explain AWS's initiatives as a strategic partner in Japan's financial industry and our future plans to strengthen the competitiveness of Japan's financial business. Specifically, we will share concrete solutions and success stories addressing challenges faced by financial institutions, including business transformation leveraging generative AI, enhancement of cybersecurity measures, and ensuring resilience.
Sony Bank Web3 Strategy powered by Sony Bank
As a member of the Sony Group and Sony Financial Group, Sony Bank is actively engaged in group collaboration in the web3. We would like to create new value for customers by utilizing blockchain technology to provide simple, convenient, and enjoyable financial services. We would like to introduce our recent web3 initiatives.
Solo speech：Building Cybersecurity for Evolving Financial Services
〜Measures Against the Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks
As financial services continue to evolve through the integration of financial and non-financial sectors, banks contribute to the stability of the broader ecosystem by securely operating financial infrastructure. However, the growing threat of cyberattacks has made strengthening cybersecurity measures a critical challenge. In this presentation, we will introduce the efforts of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and the banking industry as a whole in building robust cybersecurity.。
Solo speech：Guarantee Blends in the daily life
〜The Future of Life Insurance Returning to the Origin〜
Life insurance has long played a pivotal role in Japan as the social infrastructure. However, shifts in consumer trends and other factors have made it difficult for traditional business models to maintain their status as an “Essential service.” We believe the key to reversing this trend lies in combining a “Return to origin × Technologies”. By blending guarantee seamlessly in daily life, life insurance can deliver the necessary protection to those who truly need it, precisely when they need it. Here, we present our vision of a new future for life insurance—one that “Returns to the origin”—and the indispensable enablers required to bring that vision to life.
Microsoft's AI Agent：Revolutionizing the Financial Sector (Banking & Capital Markets)
powered by Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.①
In this session, we will clearly introduce the new user experiences and business transformations brought about by AI agents. At the same time, we will explore how to meet the new standards of quality, security, and governance that underpin these innovations. Drawing on the latest real-world examples and expert insights, we will delve into the potential of AI in the financial sector and discuss practical strategies for creating new customer value and achieving sustainable growth.
Panel：From data collaboration to business collaboration - the true monetization power of the reward points economy
Data collaboration refers to the creation of value through the sharing and combination of data. Starting from that, business collaboration that expands cooperation to the entire process of business operations, strategy planning, and product and service provision is now required. One typical example is the reward points economy. We will explore the path to the blossoming of "reward points," which are often referred to as the behind-the-scenes of monetization because they do not make a profit on their own.
